Podcast

Dean Delia Interview – Purpose, Passion, Pride, Philanthropy…

Dean Delia is a social entrepreneur, strategist and storyteller with a passion for connecting our global community through education and inspiring others into action.

A proud product of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs, Dean believes that the key to creating innovative, socially minded leaders is access to quality education, regardless of place of birth or social status. This belief has driven him to create action-focused learning opportunities through schools, non-profits and independent organisations in Australia and throughout the world.

His dynamic speaking style and unique approach to facilitation has connected and inspired thousands of people across four continents. A talented trainer, program developer and strategist, Dean has led national and international organisations such as We, High Resolves and The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) and is currently Director for Young People at The Prince's Trust Australia. He has founded several start ups and built relationships and partnerships across the corporate, private, and philanthropic sectors.

He is the Nexus Australia Outreach Ambassador and in his spare time, leads international volunteer trips that promote sustainable community development and connect people from different countries and cultures.

Dean explains how he saw wasted resources in the not-for-profit sector

Being a philanthropist wasn’t necessarily his path

Setting up a distribution company

The journey of a startup

The highs and lows of a startup

How they went from the company to watch to a liquidated company on it’s almost second birthday

The hero’s journey

Key realisations and lessons Dean learned from the process of being liquidated 1. Be honest with yourself 2. Be willing to be vulnerable and ask for help

The importance of being aligned with your values and your business

2 key questions Dean’s mentor asked him that made a massive shift in his thinking was 1. If you had 50 million dollars in your personal bank account, how would you spend your days? 2. If you had 12 months to live how would you spend your days?

Realising your passions and wants

How asking for help can be liberating

Reconnecting with your purpose

Speaking at the UN in New York

Using breathing to navigate through the ups and downs and how breathing was a game changer for Dean

​​​​​​​This breath-work for me has created space to let go of some of the things that I’ve been holding on to, some of the fears and anxieties. Just from doing this work over the last 4 days, I find myself having a lot of energy. I’m not dragging in the afternoon. I’m not tired in the morning. I’m not tired every time I eat. I am more in line with the cycles, I am more aligned with the flow of the day.

Vera A.

I had really profound connected experience. I’m not great at sitting still and meditating. I really enjoy the blend of being able to work with the breath and be thinking about it and switching it up and down, rather than having static breathing which is how meditation is usually done.

Jacqui McNamara

For me, this is a performance tool. Performance in business, performance in health, performance in relationships… performance in happiness. This has got to be the way of the future, something that every family, every business owner, every entrepreneur should be doing.

Dr. David Dugan

“I’m feeling amazing… Full of Energy, Full of life! Really clear headed, really focused… grounded. I really recommend this to anyone out there.”

Christopher J

“Amazing people to connect with… You see people and it just shifts something in them and it takes them to another level.”

Benny Mawson

“I haven’t felt like this for years… in one session of breathing…
it’s brilliant!”

Nicola Dawber-Laye

“I recommend one million percent to connect with Shane and Ange from Breathe Me. You will never look back, it will change your life…”

Nathan Corbett

I’m the sort of person who works ridiculous hours and usually operates at very high levels of stress. Thank goodness I met the team from Breathe Me. After one class, I learned so much about the science and studies behind breathing, and how to apply that to my everyday life. I started feeling the effects straight away, and now I do their breathing exercises every morning and night.

Theodora Chan

I can’t recommend this company highly enough! In just one session they have taught me a huge amount about not only the physiology and techniques of breathing, but how to tap into an inner strength. I did not think I would enjoy the ice bath experience one bit, but I actually loved the calming aspect of it!!! And I found the breathing & meditation session absolutely incredible. Both Ange & Shane’s coaching is phenomenal. You can tell they absolutely love this subject of health & their enthusiasm is highly contagious! I would highly recommend anyone & everyone to join in with one of their classes… it’s life changing!

Ashleigh Rickman

What a powerful experience! I did not expect it to be as deep and intense.. Still shaking thinking about it. I can’t even describe the feeling. It’s something you got to try and feel to understand. I will recommend it to anyone without a doubt.
Thanks Shane and Angelina for sharing your precious knowledge.

Sylvain Mitault

Shane and Angelina are absolute minefields of information and I know from personal experience that they don’t do anything by halves. They study with the best and always give of their best, no matter the endeavour they are undertaking and they are extremely passionate about sharing this knowledge that has made such a positive difference to their own lives so that others don’t have to suffer needlessly and to empower others to become better people in all aspects of their lives too. They are the real deal, totally authentic, work really well together and made the session not just informative and practical but a lot of fun too.
I thoroughly enjoyed the session and, for the first time in a very long time, felt my body come truly alive. In fact, I haven’t felt this good in I don’t know how long. It’s only been a few days but since the first class I am already sleeping better and my energy levels have lifted enormously. I’ve learned how much a lack of oxygen can impact us and have hope that this will even help me in my attempts to slim down and get my body back to a more healthy state.
Thank you Shane and Angelina for sharing your hard earned knowledge with us. I’m excited about where this will take me into the future and very much look forward to the rest of the series.
I highly recommend this course and Shane and Angelina to everyone. It doesn’t matter who you are or what walk of life you come from you can benefit from learning to breathe better. This will likely be THE greatest gift you will give yourself.

Carolyn Smith

On the weekend I attended Shane and Ange’s Breath Me workshop… Not only did I feel great afterwards but I also learnt some amazing techniques to assist with my chosen sport.

Clayton Tierney

Essential for not just life but for your state of mind. Shane and Angelina will show you how it’s done!!

Chris Edmond

Life changing!! I’ve done numerous breathing classes, 2 ice baths (go me!) and the Stress Mastery Course. My husband and I have implemented what we’ve learnt into our daily routine and we have never been better – seriously!!! Everybody needs to learn this!

Cat Lavender

Had my first experience of breathing techniques and ice bath – will become a regular! Can’t describe the feelings you get through – feeling invincible, strong, light, healthy and powerful.
Thank you.

Ksenia Demidova

Hands down to you both for conveying such great and vital knowledge of the body…I absolutely loved the experience and will recommend to anybody. I will be back for more! Thanks!

Jeremy Bernard

With my experiences of having back issues (scoliosis) working and going to gym, doing these sessions is what I look forward to every fortnight! I’ve had such a significant decrease in aches and tightness with my back, which has no doubt led to me having the BEST sleep I’ve had in years after a day of breathing and hoping in the ice. Such a great informative morning with awesome people.

Brendan Leahy

Personally, I can not recommended Breathe Me high enough. Their lessons and attitude towards life has changed my life and breathing forever. Shane and Angelina Saunders run amazing classes filled with energy, education, clarity and humour explained so anyone can understand.
Honestly, the best thing you can do for your own optimisation is breathe, and once you learn breathing techniques, the best part is that everyone can do it. Just breathe.

Christopher John

Magical is the word I would use to describe my experiences with Angelina Saunders and Shane Saunders of Breathe Me. I’m so grateful to have started the first week of an amazing 4 week program. This has already increased my quality of life. The concepts and lessons I am learning are already causing a major change for the better in all aspects of my life. Breathe Me is without a doubt the best thing I have done for myself, after having invested a lot of time and money over the past 5 years to improve my wellbeing. There is a beautiful, enjoyable, tangible & measurable sense of achievement in attending one of these sessions and taking home a set of new skills to use moving forward.

Pip Crawford

This workshop is a MUST. I highly recommend this to anyone who is just needing some personal time to just BE or any form of stress relief. After attending this course I came away with key breathing skills to help me get through the hustle and bussle of everyday life. Id never done an ice bath before and am so glad I gave it a go. I came away from it feeling ALIVE and supercharged!! I hope you are hosting plenty more workshops here on the Gold Coast.